James E. Burress

Background

Burress, James E. was born on June 22, 1924 in Tronton, Tennessee, United States. Son of Vernon Ashley and Winnie (Burkett) Burress.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Union University, Jaskson, Tennessee. Master of Arts, University Tennessee. Doctor Business Administration (honorary, Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee, 1958.

Career

Manager station Tri-State Business Line, Jackson, Tennessee, 1958-1963. General passenger agent Southern Bus Line, Alexander, Louisiana, 1963-1970, vice president operations, 1970-1974. Consultant National Consultant Company, Atlanta, 1974-1978, vice president charge operator Jackson, Tennessee, 1978-1981, president branch office, 1981-1986, consultant shopping center, 1986-1988, senior consultant, 1988-1989.

Retired, consultant, from 1989. Director Tennessee Realty Board, Nashville, 1987-1989. Examiner Tennessee Realty Offices, since 1988.

Achievements

• James E. Burress has been listed as a noteworthy shopping center building executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1942. Member Trenton Chamber of Commerce (president), Lions International (man of the year 1982), Trenton Lions, Milton Club (director 1986-1989).

Interests

• Golf, boating, travel, fishing.

Connections

Married Tiz Sisk, April 21, 1971 (divorced). 1 child, Lisa Bell; married Caroline Singleton. 1 child, James B.

Father:

Vernon Ashley Burress

Mother:

Winnie (Burkett) Burress

Spouse:

Tiz Sisk

Spouse:

Caroline Singleton

child:

James B. Burress

child:

Lisa Bell Burress